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The karyotype and genome structure of the pirate perchAphredoderus sayanus (Aphredoderidae: Teleostei)

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The standard karyotype, genome size (DNA content), and genomic DNA base composition and distribution of the relict paracanthopterygian fish,Aphredoderus sayanus, were investigated. Several features of theA. sayanus genome appear to be derived rather than primitive conditions. These include a large number (at least 10 pairs) of bi-armed chromosomes, a low genome size, and high DNA asymmetry. This may indicate thatA. sayanus is not a typical paracanthopterygian fish in terms of its genome structure.

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    J. R. Gold, C. T. Amemiya, W. J. Karel & N. Iida

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Gold, J.R., Amemiya, C.T., Karel, W.J. et al. The karyotype and genome structure of the pirate perchAphredoderus sayanus (Aphredoderidae: Teleostei). Experientia 44, 68–70 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01960251

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